Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Deputy Commissioner Emma Cimino - Environmental Quality

Emma CiminoEmma Cimino is the Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Quality at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).  She was appointed to this position in November, 2023. As Deputy Commissioner, Emma provides leadership for the three bureaus within DEEP’s EQ Branch - Air Management, Water Protection and Land Reuse (WPLR), and Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA).

Emma joined DEEP from the office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, where she led the Senator’s work on energy, environment, and infrastructure issues, including work on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Prior to the Senate, Emma worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the National Governor’s Association. She began her state service working for former Governor Dan Malloy, serving as a Director of Government Affairs. Emma also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 2009-2011, during which she taught English in the Philippines.

Emma holds a bachelor’s degree from UConn and a master’s degree from the Harvard Kennedy School.